We Are Open!

In compliance with the New York State Governor’s Executive Order, our parish office will be open to the public effective Monday, June 1. We will have summer office hours as follows:
 

• Monday 9 AM to 2 PM,
• Tuesday to Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM
• Friday 9 AM to noon.

 
Please be advised that with the re-opening of our office, employees and visitors will be in compliance with NYS Safety Plan requirements to include physical distancing of 6 feet distance between individuals as well as wearing an acceptable face mask while in the building. We appreciate your cooperation with these requirements. 

We look forward to seeing you! 

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Bishop Terry LaValley has issued that all public Masses in the Diocese of Ogdensburg beginning Wednesday, March 18 will be suspended until further notice. We will keep you informed as with any updates as they are received. During this time period, all the faithful are dispensed from their Sunday obligation to participate at Mass.
 
The Bishop has also issued that pastors, at their discretion, may keep churches open for private prayer. At St. Peter’s Parish, we will open the doors at St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s churches daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please be assured that there is a thorough daily cleaning of all surfaces and that social distancing (at least six feet) is sustained.
 
It is our utmost priority that our parish community remains safe and healthy while at that the same time understanding that there are real sacrifices made for those isolated from their traditional faith practices. Therefore, trusting in Jesus to guide us in our journey, we are offering new ways to live our parish commitments: to pray, serve, connect, invite, and welcome as his disciples. Here is how our parish is responding to this crisis: 

LIVESTREAMED & RADIO BROADCAST MASSES 

• Daily Mass - live streamed 4pm Monday - Saturday at St. Mary's 
• Sunday Mass - live streamed at 10:00 am each Sunday at St. Mary’s
• Sunday Mass - broadcast on radio 1340WMSA Sundays at 6pm

We’re livestreaming our Masses and events on our Facebook page (facebook.com/massenacatholics) and website (www.massenacatholics.com).

 *Thank you to Chad Green and Donaldson Funeral Home for providing the filming and live airing of our Sunday Masses.
 

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 

• Fridays and Saturdays:  1 - 3 pm at Sacred Heart Church (side-chapel)
   

FLOCKNOTE

This new tool we're using lets you choose what info you'd like to receive - via email or text message - from the various ministries and groups in our church. You can unsubscribe any time. To register, go to flocknote.com/stpetersparish.

PS: Be sure to sign up for Weekly Word on Flocknote and get regular emails with all sorts of neat info ranging from quotes from scripture readings, parish updates and really cool messages and videos from your pastor Father Mark Reilly.  

FORMED.ORG

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PARISH BULLETIN

Parish bulletins are still available in the vestibule of the churches during open hours and online though our website. Bonus! We have a clear, plastic holder located outside next to our side entrance at the parish office (near Tim Hortons) where you can pick up your bulletin anytime!

SOCIAL MEDIA 

Due to the suspension of Masses in the current situation, there is an impact on weekly giving and our ability to fund the work of the parish. If you are able to continue supporting the parish, we would like to offer parishioners options for providing continued financial support to operate our parish.  
 
Options for providing continued financial support to your parish:

• Sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), which is easy and convenient.  Simply call and leave a message or email us and we will forward you the authorization form to complete.
• You may mail in your envelopes to St. Peter’s Parish, PO Box 329, Massena, NY  13662
• A locked mailbox is mounted on the side entrance (facing Tim Horton’s) to deposit your envelopes.

There is a donation icon on our web page. You can make your stewardship donation at massenacatholics.com through Paypal. Please consider making your online donation by clicking here.